uforholdsmessig
Syllables
u-for-holds-mes-sig
Pronunciation
/ʉfɔrˈhɔldsˌmɛsːɪɡ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
u- + forhold + -messig
The word 'uforholdsmessig' is divided into five syllables: u-for-holds-mes-sig. It consists of a prefix 'u-', root 'forhold', and suffix '-messig'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('for'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
Disproportionate, unreasonable, excessive.
Disproportionate
“Han krevde en uforholdsmessig pris.”
“Det er en uforholdsmessig reaksjon på hendelsen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('for'). This is typical for Nynorsk adjectives of this length.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel onset.. for — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. holds — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster onset.. mes — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. sig — Closed syllable, consonant onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together to form onsets.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The consonant cluster 'ld' in 'holds-' could potentially be split, but Nynorsk favors maximizing onsets.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
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